Finding the Third Proportional to 166,224 and 356,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 166,224 and 356,262 is: 763,563.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,224 : 356,262 = 356,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,224/356,262 = 356,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,224x = 356,262 × 356,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,224x = 126,922,612,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,922,612,644/166,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,563.70
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